With the CDC’s recommendation to maintain physical distancing, individuals and families are still encouraged to keep moving through COVID-19. The 6th Annual GRHS 5K Scrub Run/Walk, scheduled for Saturday, June 13, 2020, will “run” a little different this year. The event will be held virtually, and not as a large group. The rules of the...
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Is Your Shoulder Ready For Summer’s (Social Distance) Activities?
By Michelle Linz, Occupational Therapy Spring is a time when golfing and fishing are a few activities that people can get out and enjoy again, but they may cause irritation or pain in the shoulder joint. Did you know that Occupational Therapists (OTs) work with a variety of issues and diagnoses involving the shoulder joint?...
Wash Your Hands! And Other Ways to Prevent Respiratory Illnesses
Prevention is Key. What can you do to prevent getting or spreading COVID-19?
Glacial Ridge 6th in State: 92% Patient Experience Ratings
92 out of 100 patients rate Glacial Ridge Health System a 9 or 10 in patient experience – an important part of quality healthcare. MN Community Measurement states, “High rates of patients who give their hospital the most positive rating can be a sign of strong hospital performance.” The recently released 2019 Minnesota Health Care...
Ridgewood Villa named Chamber Member of the Month
Ridgewood Villa Senior Living Apartments in Glenwood, managed by Glacial Ridge Hospital Foundation, was named “Member of the Month” by the Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce. Ridgewood Villa is an independent living facility with 59 senior living apartments including a wellness center and full-service pharmacy on campus. Pictured from left are Appy Mikel, chamber...
A New Twist on an Old Weight-Loss Resolution
by Thomas Haus, MD, Family Medicine Instead of vowing to adhere to a new fad diet in 2020 – or if you’ve already let that resolution go – why not take a fun and subtle approach to a healthier lifestyle: Set a goal of introducing new foods into your family menu. Look to more lean...